EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 48 MIN
142 Addicted to Potential
from From the Grave Podcast · host Scott Russell
In Episode 142, Scott breaks down the trap of being addicted to potential — the comfort of “I could’ve” and “someday” that keeps you from risking real effort and real change. He also dives into fear-based religion vs. lived spirituality, radical open-mindedness, and why you don’t need to broadcast belief… you need to walk it out.Plus: a real-life moment from the lagoon — kids fishing, childhood nostalgia, and Connor + his cat Muppet stealing the show.Want to be part of the podcast?Email [email protected] and send a voice memo question/topic — Scott may play it on the show and respond.00:00 Intro — stop making belief complicated01:10 Lagoon life + kids fishing nostalgia05:20 Connor & Muppet (best duo alive)09:10 Why kids intimidate me (lol)12:30 Addicted to potential: “I could’ve” as identity18:40 The ego hates measurement (effort exposes reality)24:10 Comfort of your story vs. healing30:00 Radical open-mindedness + fear-based belief38:20 Breathwork, Jesus, crystals — and the humility to not “know”46:30 Stop waiting — walk it out52:10 Outro + how to send a voice memohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com
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In Episode 142, Scott breaks down the trap of being addicted to potential — the comfort of “I could’ve” and “someday” that keeps you from risking real effort and real change. He also dives into fear-based religion vs. lived spirituality, radical open-mindedness, and why you don’t need to broadcast belief… you need to walk it out. Plus: a real-life moment from the lagoon — kids fishing, childhood nostalgia, and Connor + his cat Muppet stealing the show. Want to be part of the podcast? Email fr...
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